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Avion Express
Cadet Program

Start with no aviation experience and become an A320 First Officer flying for the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world.

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Fly for the leading
narrow-body ACMI

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

It is a narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) and charter operator providing top-level short and long-term aircraft wet-leasing and charter service solutions.

Both BAA Training and Avion Express are family members of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI provider with almost 100 MRO, ACMI, and Crew training locations worldwide.

Currently, the airline operates a fleet of 54 aircraft.

Facts &
figures about
AVION EXPRESS

WHAT IS
Avion Express
Cadet Program?

It is a self-sponsored direct entry program suitable for those who aim to enter commercial operations. Upon completion, they will become A320 First Officers, joining the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world, headquartered in Lithuania.

The letters ACMI stand for Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance. When other airlines contact Avion Express, the carrier provides them with the abovementioned services. For example, they might reach out when there are not enough aircraft to meet the demand. In this case, Avion Express will take on flight operations on behalf of these companies.

Cadets of Avion Express can benefit from flying for many different airlines and gaining a lot of diverse experience, quickly adapting to each company’s operating procedures and policies. Some notable customers of Avion Express are Norwegian Air, TUI, LOT Polish Airlines, and VietJet Air, so don’t get surprised if you find yourself flying for these airlines one day as an Avion Express pilot.

The Avion Express cadet program includes ATPL Integrated, A320 Type Rating and Base Training. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment from Avion Express before the training begins.

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ALL-INCLUSIVE:

ATPL Integrated + Type Rating + Base Training + Airline Job Opportunity

A DEVOTED TRAINING MANAGER

to guide you through your initial training

TRAINING ON A BRAND-NEW

A320 full flight simulator and FTD Level 2

AN IPAD

with training materials

Flight training on glass cockpit

CESSNA 172 aircraft, FNPT II, and FBS

VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED

training in the MCC stage

AIRLINE JOB-READY
FIRST OFFICER
in just 20 months

Below, please find the breakdown of program modules for the Split training option.

10
months

GROUND
school

8
months

FLIGHT
school

2
months

TYPE
Rating

20
months

TOTAL
duration

ATPL
theory

ATPL
exams

HOURS
837

MONTHS
8-10

ATPL theory encompasses in-depth studies in subjects such as aviation law, aircraft systems, meteorology, navigation, and more. Additionally, this stage covers BAA Training school exams, AUPRT theory, Area 100 KSA, long briefings, and MCC theory. You are fully prepared for all 13 CAA exams essential to obtain a commercial pilot license, all of which must be taken at the same examination center.

VFR/NVFR
flight training

HOURS
84

MONTHS
4

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is a method and set of rules for flying aircraft by reference to the ground. Night visual flight rules (NVFR) are the visual flight rules under which a flight may be performed at night. You will practice on a glass cockpit Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft equipped with the G1000 avionics suite. Completing a skill test is required to progress to the next stage.

IFR – FNPT
flight training

HOURS
37

MONTHS
1

IFR – SEP
flight training

HOURS
59

MONTHS
2

ME – MEP
flight training

ME – FNPT
flight training

HOURS
11 | 3

MONTHS
0.5

AUPRT – SEP/VFR
training

MCC – FTD
flight training

HOURS
3 | 16

MONTHS
0.5

Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training combines theoretical knowledge and flight training and teaches to prevent and recover from airplane upsets, situations in which an airplane unintentionally exceeds the parameters. It is performed on single-engine piston (SEP) aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR).

Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course is competency-based training preparing to operate in a multi-pilot environment. The flight part of the course is performed on an FSTD device, while theory is studied in the classroom. We have additionally integrated Virtual Reality technology to this stage to enhance the training quality.

A320 TYPE RATING
course

BASE
training

MONTHS
2

A320 Type Rating consists of theory and practice on a full flight simulator. The theory includes computer-based training (CBT), theory, and CPT/APT sessions. It also integrates Virtual Reality (VR) technology, allowing pilots to train more often due to the portability of VR goggles. The full flight simulator training may take place in Vilnius, Barcelona, or Paris simulator training centers.

Base training involves at least six take-offs and landings to demonstrate your proficiency in operating an aircraft. It occurs at an agreed airport on an A320 and typically lasts one day. Base training is scheduled within two months of completing the FFS stage.

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AIRLINE
PILOT

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EXPLORE OUR
training locations!

Ground school:
Vilnius, Lleida-Alguaire or ONLINE

It is a theoretical part of your training that you can complete in one of the following locations: Lithuania, Spain or online via a dedicated virtual classroom.

The ground school in Spain is in our flight base in Lleida-Alguaire, making it convenient for students to complete theory and flight training in the same spot.

The ground school in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is just next to the BAA Training simulator training center and a few bus stops from the buzz of the beautiful old town.

The virtual classroom (online) training stands for excellent quality EASA training that you can do anywhere in the world, avoiding traveling and living abroad expenses.

Flight school:
Lleida-Alguaire

Our main flight base is in Spain, at Lleida-Alguaire International Airport. It is a convenient location with developed infrastructure and a suitable climate for training all year round.

You can also complete your theory training in Lleida-Alguaire to align it with your flight training.

You will practice on Cessna and Tecnam types of aircraft and an FNPT II device.

Type Rating:
Vilnius or Barcelona

You will get your Type Rating training in one of our simulator training centers – in Vilnius (Lithuania) or Barcelona (Spain).

The training center in Vilnius is equipped with three A320s, B737 NG, B737 CL full flight simulators, FNPT II, APT and VR kits.

The training center in Barcelona is equipped with A320ceo, A320ceo/neo, B737 MAX FFS, A320 FTD Level 2, B737 MAX FTD Level 2, and VR kits.

Both facilities feature modern classrooms, briefing rooms, a spacious lounge to rest and a dining room.

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More info about the instructors

Our
INSTRUCTORS:

in addition to instructing, work as airline pilots/ATC controllers/Line training captains/TRIs, or TREs.

will help you gain multicultural experience as they come from a variety of countries, such as France, Greece, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, etc.

hold at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the respective fields or even are scientists in engineering or economics holding a Ph.D.